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Mossmorran Plant Closure: 400+ Jobs at Risk
28 Jan
Summary
- Fife Ethylene Plant closure impacts over 400 jobs.
- Government forms task force led by Fife Council.
- £9 million pledged over three years for worker support.
A critical task force, established to support workers facing redundancy at the Mossmorran plant, will convene for its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. Owners ExxonMobil announced the impending closure of the Fife Ethylene Plant next month, a decision that jeopardizes over 400 jobs.
ExxonMobil stated the plant is no longer economically viable and could not be sold, leading to the difficult decision to cease operations. This closure represents a significant blow to Scottish industry.
In reaction to the announcement, the Scottish Government is forming a dedicated task force to manage the fallout. This initiative will be spearheaded by Fife Council, with £9 million allocated in the recent draft Budget over the next three years to aid the affected workforce.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes acknowledged the anxiety among workers, assuring them that all possible actions are being taken. She highlighted the £9 million fund and the ongoing support provided by the Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (Pace) initiative, which offers skills and employability assistance.
